Foreign Policy and International Relations
This timeline covers key foreign policy decisions and international interactions during Trump's presidency.
May 20-27, 2017
First International Trip
Trump's first international trip included visits to Saudi Arabia, Israel, the Palestinian Authority, Italy (G-7 Summit), and Belgium (NATO Summit).
July 2017
Meeting with Vladimir Putin
Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time at the G20 summit in Germany.
September 2017
Rollback of Cuba Policy
Trump announced a partial rollback of the Obama administration's rapprochement with Cuba, reinstating restrictions on travel and trade.
April 2018
U.S.-China Trade War
The U.S. and China engaged in a trade war, with the U.S. imposing tariffs on Chinese goods and China retaliating with its own tariffs.
June 30, 2019
Meeting with Kim Jong-un
Trump became the first U.S. president to cross into North Korean territory when he met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at the DMZ.
